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Anchors Rest Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
February 2025
March 2025

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, towels
Beach nearby
Exterior
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar

Explore the area

Map
14 Stanley Grace Cresent, Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4319
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Umhlanga Main Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Durban North (VIR-Virginia)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Large Superior Room

Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, towels

Large Superior Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, towels

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 40 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, towels

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 40 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Umhlanga

At Anchors Rest Guest House you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Umhlanga Lighthouse. Highlights at this guest house include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, barbecues and dry cleaning/laundry services. On weekday mornings English breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Umhlanga guest house, attractions include Durban Beach and uShaka Marine World.
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What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 12 min walk
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 13 min walk
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 14 min walk
  • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 3 min drive
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Butcher Boys - Umhlanga - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Tonga - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hooters - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Little Havana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The George - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Anchors Rest Guest House

Guesthouse with free parking, near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
As a guest of Anchors Rest Guest House, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Anchors Rest Guest House also features a garden, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Umhlanga guest house is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Anchors Rest Guest House offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. This accommodation offers separate dining areas and includes desks. 32-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. This Umhlanga guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 100 for adults and ZAR 55 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 100 for adults and from ZAR 55 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 290 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 290 (one-way), (from 10 to 16 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Anchors Rest Guest House?

Yep, Anchors Rest Guest House has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Anchors Rest Guest House?

As of 2 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Anchors Rest Guest House on 28 Feb 2025 start from AU$120.59, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Anchors Rest Guest House?

Yep, Anchors Rest Guest House is a short 12-minute walk from Umhlanga Rocks Beach.

Does Anchors Rest Guest House have a pool?

Anchors Rest Guest House has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Anchors Rest Guest House a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Anchors Rest Guest House.

Does Anchors Rest Guest House serve breakfast?

You bet, English breakfast is available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Anchors Rest Guest House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Anchors Rest Guest House?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Anchors Rest Guest House?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Anchors Rest Guest House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
October 2024
Nice quiet beautiful little guesthouse, perfect for single or couples. A small swimming pool with sun in the afternoon and sunbeds. Very safe area to walk around to restaurants and the beach promenad. The host couple are great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thulisile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay.
Very friendly staff, very clean and well equipped. Was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

jaklien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super chilled out place in umschlanga.
Loved everything. Had a wonderful and relaxing stay here. Lovely hosts and especially loved the patio with a glass of wine in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Feltham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peter, Cilla and Sandy are so friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Great comfy rooms and tasty breakfasts. The guest house is in a great location for the high street which has good bars and restaurants and is a short walk to the lovely beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent guest house close to town.
Excellent guest house close to lots of restaurants and bar. Very friendly hosts, nice room, missed breakfast as we had to leave early but it was a good place and I’m sure it would have been lovely. felt safe, clean and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly hosts, wonderful place.
Peter and Sandy were amazing hosts. Very friendly and welcoming. Felt like staying with (very attentive) friends! A guest house with real charm, character, 1000x better than a soulless chain hotel would have been. I will definitely make Anchors Rest my default place to stay in Umhlanga.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and the people were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well-appointed self-catering room with everything we required. Good location, safe neighbourhood, protected parking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alan Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay in Umhlanga
this was a lovely guest house. we stayed in the cottage and loved every minute of our stay. the staff wonderful and the owners great hosts. could really recommend this lovely gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gem guest house
Great guest house, they have thought of everything. Home away from home. The owners are incredibly nice and made sure everything was perfect. Great location and walking distnace to great foods. Safe and secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safe, well located, super comfy
Gem of a place, right in the heart of Umhlanga. Easily walkable to restaurants etc, and very safe, even at night. Super comfortable rooms, and lovely owners. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Herzlich Willkommen
Obwohl wir zu früh anreisten, wurden wir herzlich begrüsst und empfangen. Das Guesthouse ist ideal gelegen, da man zu Fuss zum Lighthouse, zum Granny Pool sowie ins Zentrum zu den verschiedenen Restaurants gelangt. Sicherheit wird in diesem Quartier sehr gross geschrieben, wir fühlten uns jederzeit sicher.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019